October 2002
The Cause of the Deaths of Moscow Hostages Was Poison Gas - 2002-10-28
In a tragic incident, 116 out of 117 hostages in a Moscow theater died from poison gas used by special forces to subdue Chechen rebels.…
Leaders of Pacific Rim Countries Enter Final Round of Negotiations
Leaders from Pacific Rim countries are concluding negotiations focused on anti-terrorism measures at an APEC summit in Mexico. They aim to enhance regional security and…
Russian Ministry of Health: About 200 Released Hostages to Be Discharged from Hospital
Approximately 200 hostages released from the Moscow theater crisis are set to be discharged from hospitals. The operation led to the rescue of over 750…
Israel Continues Its Crackdown on Palestinian Suspects in Jenin - 2002-10-27
Israel is conducting a crackdown in Jenin, arresting around 30 Palestinian suspects linked to attacks against Israelis. This operation is part of Israel's broader military…
Leaders of Japan, South Korea, and the USA Call for the Abolishment of North Korea's Nuclear Programs
Leaders from Japan, South Korea, and the USA are united in calling for the immediate and verifiable end of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. This…
Leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit - 2002-10-25
The ministers of the Pacific Rim countries at the APEC summit approved U.S.-initiated security measures and condemned terrorism, recognizing it as a threat to economic…
Bomb Explosion in Kashmir - 2002-10-19
A bomb explosion in Indian-administered Kashmir resulted in one police officer's death and 15 injuries, attributed to a suspected separatist. Concurrently, cross-border fire between Indian…
Oil Prices and Their Impact on the Global Economy - 2002-10-18
Oil prices have surged, leading to a significant budget deficit for the U.S. government. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has decided against increasing oil production despite…
American and European Inspectors Visit Ukraine to Investigate Compliance with Iraq Sanctions - 2002-10-14
American and British inspectors are in Ukraine to investigate potential violations of UN sanctions regarding a military radar sale to Iraq. Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma…
Fifth Al-Qaeda Suspect Arrested in Europe Within the Past Week - 2002-10-12
Maltese police have arrested a North African man, marking the fifth arrest related to Al-Qaeda in Europe within a week. The arrests are part of…
Rocket Found Underground - 2002-10-10
An unidentified person fired a rocket at U.S. special forces in Afghanistan, but no injuries were reported. U.S. forces found additional rockets buried on private…
German Authorities Raided Homes of Suspected Islamic Militants
German authorities conducted raids on homes of suspected Islamic militants who were allegedly planning a terrorist attack. Five members from Cottbus were identified, while Italian…
Suspect of Terrorism and Espionage for India Arrested in Pakistan - 2002-10-01
A man suspected of being an Indian intelligence operative has been arrested in Pakistan for his involvement in a 1999 bombing in Lahore. He reportedly…